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Just shy of the P4 belay ledge described in the book. There are two sets of "closely spaced pins" on this pitch; go to the higher ones that are a few feet below the "superfluous bolt". If rope drag is an issue, a lower anchor can be built.
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leading the second or third pitch, really cant recollect but boy was it fun!
Looking up at P4 (5.9 variation that avoids some death blocks on the right)
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Alex R
May 2, 2022
“Just shy of the P4 belay ledge described in the book. There are two sets of "closely spaced pins" on this pitch; go to the higher ones that are a few feet below the "superfluous bolt". If rope drag is an issue, a lower anchor can be built.”  

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leading the second or third pitch, really cant recollect but boy was it fun!
Just shy of the P4 belay ledge described in the book. There are two sets of "closely spaced pins" on this pitch; go to the higher ones that are a few feet below the "superfluous bolt". If rope drag is an issue, a lower anchor can be built.
Looking up at P4 (5.9 variation that avoids some death blocks on the right)
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